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Outsmart Disaster | Outsmart Disaster is a statewide initiative helping California small businesses strengthen resilience through preparedness planning, practical tools, and disaster recovery resources. Preparedness for Small Businesses Outsmart Disaster is your preparedness partner. We guide you step by step through creating a Resiliency Roadmap so you can plan during the calm and bounce back when things get tough. We also provide business preparedness tips and recovery resources. Together, we can be ready for any interruptions. Prepare Recover Empowering Small Businesses to Prepare in Blue Skies, and Recover from Gray Skies Preparedness for Small Businesses Outsmart Disaster is your preparedness partner. We guide you step by step through creating a Resiliency Roadmap so you can plan during the calm and bounce back when things get tough. We also provide business preparedness tips and recovery resources. Together, we can be ready for any interruptions. Prepare Recover Empowering Small Businesses to Prepare in Blue Skies, and Recover from Gray Skies Every $1 Invested in Disaster Mitigation Saves $13 in Recovery 1 40% of Businesses do not Reopen Immediately After Disasters 2 An Additional 25% Close Within 12 Months 3 Outsmart Disaster’s RESILIENCY ROADMAP helps develop a preparation plan with six simple steps Each step is assisted with forms to help you customize your Business Continuity Plan. Whether you’re just getting started or updating your plan, this is a practical way to build resilience, one step at a time. Outsmart Disaster’s RESILIENCY ROADMAP helps develop a preparation plan with six simple steps Each step is assisted with forms to help you customize your Business Continuity Plan. Whether you’re just getting started or updating your plan, this is a practical way to build resilience, one step at a time. Recognize Potential Threats: Identify, prioritize, and document risks unique to your business Establish Clear Communication Channels: Gather contacts, plan communication, and set up emergency alerts Understand Your Operations: Prioritize processes, document equipment, and secure IT systems. Hazard Mitigation Planning: Assess building safety, inventory, backups, and safety features Understand Your Insurance and Finances: Review insurance, plan finances, and explore disaster relief options Create and Test Emergency Response Plan: Train employees, test plans, and prepare an emergency kit Get Started Certified Trainer Interest Form Do you work with small businesses and entrepreneurs? Become an Outsmart Disaster Certified Trainer. This program is designed for community-based organizations, chambers, local agencies, and trainers that support small businesses and want to deliver Outsmart Disaster resiliency training in their communities. Express Interest Subscribe to Outsmart Disaster Updates Newsletter Sign UP First Name * Last Name * Email * Company Name * Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Disclaimer Outsm